Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Whitley’s Peanut Factory Deluxe Nut Mix recall: Undeclared Allergens - Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, and Sesame

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Undeclared Allergens - Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, and Sesame

Whitley’s Peanut Factory Nuts & seeds — recalled nuts & seeds
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 18, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Whitley’s Peanut Factory
Product type
Nuts & seeds
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
703795000551
Reports of harm
The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

Products covered by this recall

Deluxe Nut Mix

What the company announced

Whitley’s Peanut Factory of Hayes, Virginia is recalling 12oz Deluxe Nut Mix with specific code dates because they may contain undeclared peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Deluxe Nut Mix was distributed to wholesalers and retail customers nationwide between the weeks of August 21st, 2023 through January 10th, 2024. The product(s) were available for purchase on the company website at www.WhitleysPeanut.com , through mail-order catalogue, and in select US retail stores.

The recall of this product was initiated after the Quality Assurance Department became aware of a limited number of 10.5oz Whit’s Party Mix tins labeled with 12oz Deluxe Nut Mix labels. The depth of the recall has been expanded to include the previous production date through the time in which the company became aware of the issue. While both products contain almonds, Whit’s Party Mix also includes peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame which are not listed in the “Contains” statement of the Deluxe Nut Mix label.

Recalled product can be easily identified by checking the manufacturing code on the bottom of the tin. Only 12oz Deluxe Nut Mix labeled tins bearing the code dates below are affected.

  • UPC Code: Single Unit UPC: 703795000551 · Description: Deluxe Nut Mix 12oz(340g) · Lot Code(s): MFG 22823; MFG 25023; MFG 25823; MFG 29323; MFG 35623

The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

Customers who may have purchased or received this product are advised to inspect any Deluxe Nut Mix 12oz tins for the lot codes above, and discontinue use immediately if found to be affected. Consumers may contact Customer Service for a refund, and safely dispose of any mislabeled tins. If a consumer experiences an allergic reaction, they are urged to seek medical attention right away. For questions, please contact [email protected] , or call 1-800-470-2244 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

This recall is being executed with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 703795000551

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz
  • 10.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Whitley’s Peanut Factory — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers may contact Customer Service for a refund, and safely dispose of any mislabeled tins.

Company contact: Whitley’s Peanut Factory — Consumers: 1-800-470-2244, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Whitley’s Peanut Factory nuts & seeds recalled?

Undeclared Allergens - Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, and Sesame People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 703795000551. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers may contact Customer Service for a refund, and safely dispose of any mislabeled tins.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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